Communication arts awards given to three Ashland residents

Sharon StitzleinPublished: June 2, 2006 12:00AM

Communication arts awards given to three
Ashland residents Kristine Philips and Michelle Flora, and West Salem resident Samantha Stroud were among the students honored at the recent Ashland University communication arts banquet.
A senior majoring in journalism and political science, Philips received the Best News Writing Award.
A 2003 Hillsdale High School graduate, she is the daughter of Joseph and Gizella Philips of 1773 Township Road 1255.
A junior majoring in speech communication, Flora received the Most Improved Major Award.
A 2003 Ashland High School graduate, she is the daughter of Mark and Stephanie Flora of 981 Township Road 1654.
A senior majoring in speech communication, Stroud received the Outstanding Senior Award among Speech Awards.
A 2002 Black River High School graduate, she is the daughter of Henry and Joanne Stroud of 1202 Ginko Drive.
Resident member of Sigma Gamma Epsilon
Samuel Kramer, son of Bruce and Mindy Kramer of 965 Moss Hill Drive, Ashland, is a member of Sigma Gamma Epsilon geology honorary at Ashland University.
A 2003 Mapleton High School graduate, he is a sophomore majoring in geology.
Sigma Gamma Epsilon honors students have demonstrated excellence in geology. Students must have a 2.75 overall GPA and a 3.0 GPA in geology courses.
Six Teacher Education Scholars from area
Six area residents were selected to be among 78 academically talented high school juniors attending Ashland Universitys one-day seminar as 2006 Teacher Education Scholars.
n Ashland resident Luke Rogers, attends Ashland High School.
n Ashland resident Noah Heath, attends Ashland High School.
n Loudonville resident Rachel Titko, attends Loudonville High School.
n New London resident Luana Rager, attends New London High School.
n New London resident Kate Suvar, attends New London High School.
n New London resident Karissa Gipson, attends Mapleton High School.
Teacher Education Scholars were selected after being nominated by a teacher or school administrator. Selections were based on grade point average and involvement in school activities.
Teacher Education Scholars attended seminars regarding a variety of specialties in education, while parents attended sessions on university admissions, financial aid and student life.
Beck earns scholarship from Ohio State
More than 100 Ohio high school seniors gathered at The Ohio State University campus for the first time May 21 to celebrate receiving full scholarships to the university as part of its Land Grant Opportunity Scholarship program.
Travis Beck of Loudonville High School was a local student who attended.
The students were selected to receive the special scholarships which provide opportunities for low-income high school students to obtain a college degree.
Scholarship recipients are class leaders with multiple talents, ranked near the top of their high school class; fully half are the first in their family to attend college.
While on campus, future Land Grant Scholars enjoyed a luncheon and afternoon program, during which they met with President Karen A. Holbrook, Tally Hart, director of student financial aid and Mabel Freeman, assistant vice president for undergraduate admissions and First Year Experience.
The Land Grant Opportunity Scholarships program, in its second year, provides full scholarships, worth up to $17,000 per year, to at least one student from virtually every county in Ohio.
Ohio State has committed nearly $1.5 million this year on the Land Grant Opportunity Scholarships, so named because of Ohio States status as a land-grant university and its mission to make sure Ohio State remains affordable for all outstanding applicants.
Area students
graduate from B-W
The following students participated in the 156th commencement ceremonies at Baldwin-Wallace College:
n Adam Slabodnick of Ashland, bachelor of arts
n Abigail Humphrey of Lakeville, bachelor of science in education
n Bryan Pickens of New London, bachelor of arts
n Deann Haehn of Wellington, bachelor of arts
n Kyle Pycraft of Wellington, bachelor of Science in Education
n Laura Pycraft of Wellington, bachelor of science in education
n Amy DeAngelis of West Salem, bachelor of arts
Jackenheimer earns biology degree
Andrew R. Jackenheimer re-ceived his bachelor of science degree in biology from Huntington University, Huntington, Ind., on May 13.
He is a graduate of Mansfield Christian High School and is a member of Ontario Free Meth-odist Church.